Sunderland Captain Granit Xhaka has insisted he is not thinking about a move this summer after an impressive first season at the Stadium of Light.

Blick held an interview with the 33-year-old today. And he makes it clear that he is not only happy at Sunderland but feels like he is at home at the Stadium of Light.

sunderland joy

The Swiss midfielder joined Sunderland in a surprise deal from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, a move which raised eyebrows at the time.

But he soon established himself as a key player in Regis Le Bris’s team, and playing a key role, he secured European football for the following season. He has since been named the Premier League signing of the season.

Very few would have predicted that his or Sunderland’s season would go so well. But he insists he knew from the beginning he was onto something good.

“To be honest, I’m not surprised,” he said.

“Throughout my career, I have always taken all my decisions based on my gut feeling. Moving from Leverkusen to Sunderland was not a sudden decision. I had a lot of discussions with the owner, sporting director and manager before signing.”

“Of course, you could say that winning the league title with Leverkusen was a bit of a surprise. The same applies for this season, finishing seventh in the Premier League as a newly promoted team. But I look at it a little differently because I see all the hard work that goes into these successes. If you work hard day and night, you can achieve a lot.”

sunderland love

Such is his situation already at Sunderland; He is often heard signing his captain to Elvis’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love”. And he admits that he feels the same way.

He said, “Yeah, it’s a bit like home to me.”

“The city feels like Basel. Like the St. Johann district where I grew up. You can perform at your best only when you feel comfortable in a place.”

And that means one important thing for Sunderland, Granit Xhaka is not thinking of leaving anytime soon. Despite speculation, he is happy with zero heat transfer negotiations While he is in the World Cup.

“For me, the most important thing is that my family is happy. And we are at Sunderland. I’m not even thinking about a transfer,” he concluded.

“I’m really happy to finally spend the summer without any speculation about my future. This has rarely happened in recent years. It allows me to concentrate completely on the World Cup.”

French sides very interested in Toulouse and Strasbourg Sunderland Winger Romaine Mundle this summer.

foot market report The Ligue 1 pair are both keen on the 23-year-old, who has no intention of renewing his current contract at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland rejected the bid

According to FM information, Toulouse are currently the frontrunners for the signature of Romain Mundle and have made an initial approach to Sunderland for him. The Black Cats rejected this.

However, Toulouse has no intention of giving up. In fact, they are planning to return to Sunderland this week with another offer. The nature of their bids is not mentioned by Foot Mercato at this point.

But the website points out that the French side have a history of signing talent from England in recent years. A clear example of this is Charlie Cresswell, who joins Leeds United in 2024 in a €4.5m deal. He has since established himself as a key player at the club.

Sunderland contract until 2028

Now it appears they are looking to repeat that success with Romaine Mundle. He is currently valued at €8m by the likes of Transfermarkt Joins Sunderland on a €1.8m deal in 2024.

Last season he struggled for game time at the Stadium of Light, making 14 appearances in the Premier League but only 12% of the available minutes. He was in the first team only 5% of the time throughout the campaign.

That’s why, perhaps, he doesn’t intend to extend his deal, which runs until 2028. This leaves Sunderland in a precarious position as letting his contract run for another year would put him in the final year of his deal, and they would need to sell him at a reduced price.

This is probably why Toulouse and possibly Strasbourg are now on the move. Despite Sunderland holding out on him for now, the French pair have seen an opportunity and are making a move for the 23-year-old.

SunderlandMilan Aleksic is on the verge of becoming Fudbalski Club Partizan’s first signing this summer.

Last September, Sports Witness Covered claims from Poland KS Cracovia are interested in signing him on loan with an option to buy.

Sunderland have approved a loan move to the Polish club, who have not made the 20-year-old’s stay permanent.

This is not surprising at all as he only played 295 minutes in eight matches and provided two assists.

Therefore, he returns to the Stadium of Light, but this time will head to Serbia again.

New loan move for Sunderland player

is according to mozart gameWho report that football club Partizan are interested in signing Milan Aleksic.

Their interest is not new as the Serbian club wanted a deal last summer, but the attacking midfielder rejected them.

He arrived in Poland and struggled for minutes and that’s likely to be the case if he stays at Sunderland next season. Regis Le Bris is not under consideration for the Serbia U21 international and therefore, the latter will have to find a solution this summer.

Partizan, which failed last summer, is most likely to be his next destination. He spent two years in their academy between 2021 and 2023 and there will be ‘no obstacles’ to his return this year.

The report said that ‘negotiations lasted for months and ended successfully.’

They first managed to persuade the Black Cats man and his crew to return to Serbia.

Partizan then negotiated a loan deal with Sunderland on favorable terms. The only thing that is pending now is whether the buyout clause will be part of the temporary deal.

According to Mozart Sport, it is currently confirmed that the youngster will play for his former club next season. The move allows Aleksić to enjoy regular playing time, while Partizan receives a young player.

Contract, price and agent information

Milan Aleksic has just over two years left on his contract at Sunderland and Transfermarkt values ​​him at €700k.

Agency 11Vince is representing the Serbian, who has made 10 appearances for the Black Cats since joining them in 2024.

Jhon Lukumi has emerged as a target tottenham This week and the player’s agent has now spoken about his future.

Sunderland made a move for the defender last summer. They made a formal offer but Bologna managed to hold on to the centre-back, who had impressed during the previous campaign.

However, despite their best efforts, the Rossoblu failed to qualify for European football. due to this sports witness Covering the high possibility of Lukumi’s exit, Tottenham are now monitoring the situation with the Colombia international.

Lucmi’s agent has now spoken about his client’s future, indicating that he is ready to leave Bologna.

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Spoke to Agent Simone Rondanini tutomercatoweb About the 28-year-old, when he addressed Lucumi’s last possible season with Bologna.

He clarified that the player is disappointed at not being able to qualify for Europe. Despite this, he has developed and improved.

“Obviously, there is a bit of disappointment, because since he has been in Bologna, the team has consistently scored important goals. However, personally, I think he is continuing to grow, and I think that has been particularly evident in the final games of the season.”

The agent was also questioned about a possible move to England. He clarified that the Bologna chapter is now probably closed.

Confirming Sunderland’s vision for 2025, he said: “Bologna is his home. As we know, there were already some important opportunities last year, but ultimately no deal was reached. I believe the boy is now ready for a new challenge, so we will carefully analyze the market and see if the conditions are right for everyone this summer.”

England’s sales efforts

The centre-back’s agent tried to force Sunderland into a sale last year. While that did not happen, Bologna have been selling their best players to English teams from 2024 onwards. The way the Italian press is promoting lucumi clearly suggests that something similar could be happening.

Tottenham are about to sign Marcos Senesi and this would make a move for Lukumi less likely. The two are similar players and of the same age, with the Argentinian set to arrive at Spurs on a free.

That’s why those around Lukumi may soon need to turn to other English clubs. This time, their exit will be more amicable. The player’s contract expires in 2027 and Bologna would be more open to a sale.

If he performs well in the World Cup, more English clubs may come calling.

Aston VillaIan Matsen and Sunderland‘Lutsharel Geertruida’ is on standby list in the Netherlands over concerns about armory Star Jurien Timbers.

NU has reported this The Aston Villa and Sunderland defender will remain on the standby list until Tuesday as Ronald Koeman waits to see if the Timbers can go to the World Cup.

Arsenal defenders are coming back

They report that while the Arsenal defender is back on the road after months of injury, Koeman doesn’t want to take any risks.

The right-back has been included in the 26-man squad for the World Cup, although he last played his match in March. He has not even trained with Arsenal for some time.

Koeman has until Tuesday to make changes to his selection. He is waiting until the last minute before deciding on the Arsenal defender.

“He had to train with the group for the first time today. (To see) if he can make it to the Champions League final. It remains to be seen,” he said at Wednesday’s press conference.

Aston Villa and Sunderland are on standby

Arsenal will play in the Champions League final on Saturday. Timbers was a regular this season but has been out since March with an ankle injury. He is also now recovering from a hip injury.

Koeman is waiting to see whether he features in the final before making his final decision. And that leaves Aston Villa and Sunderland on standby for their World Cup hopes.

Geertruida was part of the Netherlands squad in the last international break, having been a regular for Sunderland this season. Meanwhile, Matsson has played mostly on a substitute basis under Unai Emery at Aston Villa this season.

It remains to be seen who Koeman selects if Timbers is unavailable. For now, it appears he is hedging his bets. He is leaving defenders from Aston Villa and Sunderland on standby while he hopes to get the Arsenal player fit.

SunderlandEliezer Mayenda is likely to leave the Premier League team in the summer.

The striker arrived at the Stadium of Light from FC Sochaux in July 2023, when the Black Cats were in the Championship.

Last season, he impressed for Sunderland, scoring 10 goals and five assists in 41 appearances.

This included the winner of the Championship playoff final against Sheffield United, which helped his team achieve promotion.

Since Sunderland’s return to the Premier League, the 21-year-old has not performed well. To put it into context, he scored two goals and one assist in 943 minutes in 23 matches this season.

Regis Le Bris gave him 70 minutes in four league matches since the end of February.

Future away from Sunderland

foot market There is a report on Eliezer Mayenda and his headline says he is ‘ready to take the next step’.

In the report, they say he is ‘expected’ to leave Sunderland in the upcoming window.

The outlet says the Spain U21 international has delivered ‘impressive performances’ over the past two seasons. This has attracted the attention of ‘several ambitious European clubs’, who have positioned themselves to secure his services.

There is no mention of details from these European clubs, but the report emphasizes that Mayenda is one of the most sought-after players on the market.

It’s worth noting that the player hasn’t performed consistently for Sunderland this season, but that hasn’t stopped the outlet from promoting him. It seems as if the attacker wants to escape from there and is trying to create atmosphere at Foot Mercato.

Black cats can open vents

Sunderland reportedly paid €1m to buy him from FC Sochaux and could make a profit from his sale in the summer.

In the winter market, Regis Le Bris were offered Eliezer Mayenda on loan from CA Osasuna as part of the deal for Victor Munoz. However, the Spanish club rejected their bid in terms of the latter’s €40m release clause.

The Black Cats were prepared to part ways with him in January and are unlikely to oppose his exit in the upcoming window.

Mayenda’s contract expires in 2030 and his value, according to transfer marketIs €18m.

Sunderland ready to challenge nottingham forest For Fenerbahçe’s Archie Brown.

Vitor Pereira’s side have already made progress towards bringing him to the City Ground in the summer.

On 1 May, Khel Sakshi Covered claims from Türkiye Nottingham Forest are making an official offer of €16m for Brown.

The Reds now face competition from Sunderland to sign the left-back. In fact, the Black Cats have also attempted to win the battle in the upcoming window.

Sunderland follows Nottingham Forest

This is according to Takwim, relayed by sporesWho covers the latest on Regis Le Bris and Nottingham Forest.

The 23-year-old is on the agenda of Nottingham Forest and Atletico Madrid and both clubs are following him closely.

Sunderland have entered the battle for Archie Brown and made a ‘strong effort’ to snatch him from Fenerbahçe.

The Black Cats have submitted an offer for the fullback with the Turkish club’s current management. There is no mention of a proposed fee but Takvim say the Super Lig side will not make a final decision until their new management is in place.

Fenerbahce has confirmed that presidential elections will be held on 6–7 June.

The group that wins the election will then decide whether to accept Sunderland’s offer for the Englishman. They will also evaluate a reported bid of €16m from Nottingham Forest.

Brown is a product of Derby County’s youth system and left them as a free agent without breaking into the first team.

He joined Lausanne-Sport for free in July 2021 and then moved to KAA Gent in August 2023. Last summer, the Belgian club sold the defender to Fenerbahçe.

Operating primarily as a left-back, he has contributed five goals and seven assists in 38 games for the Istanbul club.

Contract, price and agent information

In the summer, Archie Brown will have two years remaining on his contract, with the option of a further year.

transfer market He is valued at €12m and agency Epic Sports is representing the football fullback.

asks for Sunderland There is strong talk in the Dutch press that striker Brian Brobby will be the starting striker for the Netherlands this summer.

Today it is the turn of Wilfried Zinni and René van der Gijp to go through the Voetbl primer. He is very impressed with Brobby’s new, ‘ripped’ physique at the Stadium of Life.

Impressive at Sunderland

Brian Brobby joined Sunderland on the final day of the summer transfer window and has since impressed.

Despite playing only 61% of the available minutes, the 24-year-old has scored seven goals and provided one assist in 30 matches in the Premier League this season.

His performances have seen him get back on track after a difficult end to his second spell at Ajax and put him firmly back in the Netherlands’ sights. The calls for Ronald Koeman to be made the starting striker at the World Cup are growing by the week.

The striker appears to be a man reborn, having worked with a special coach this year Improve his game as well as his body.

It’s paid off, and now people like Genie want to be given a chance. He heaped praise on the Sunderland striker during the “Krantjes” segment on the Vandal Inside Show this week.

“I was scrolling through Instagram when I came across a picture of Brobbie,” says Wilfried Genie, before showing the image to Van der Gijp. “Just look at this: she’s never been this ripped before.”

Physics affects

Gijp agrees. “He is incredibly lean and fit. Would he be a viable option as the Netherlands’ starting striker? Absolutely.”

“During his time at Ajax we have never seen him like this. He is also scoring consistently in the Premier League. Would you really like to do that at the World Cup?” Ginny then asked her fellow panelists.

“Okay: Brobbey and Malen… I think Koeman will eventually take Memphis with him. But then, for five weeks in a row, the conversation will revolve around: Is he fit? Can he play? How long can he play? Can he start, or will he have to come off the bench?

“What a mess, man. Especially when you see those images of Brobby. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second in choosing between a 100 percent fit Brobby and a physically struggling Memphis.”

Ajax let go of Brian Brobby to join Sunderland last summer “a little too easily”, with apparent regret over the deal a year later.

football primer report On journalist Mike Verweij’s comments today regarding the Sunderland striker. he is affected by Brobby’s development at the Stadium of Light In this weather.

sunderland success

Brian Brobby joined Sunderland on a €20m deal at the end of the summer transfer window last year.

He left the Dutch team after a difficult second spell at the club, where he struggled for goals and faced regular criticism from the Dutch press.

It was soon forgotten in England. The 24-year-old has been one of the stars of the show for Sunderland this season, scoring seven goals and one assist in 30 Premier League games so far.

The last of those came last weekend when he easily beat Everton’s James Tarkowski to eventually win 3–1.

His performances should set him up for a major role for the Netherlands at the World Cup this summer. And Verweij believes manager Ronald Koeman will be pleased with the striker’s development.

“It’s obviously something that pleases Koeman,” he said in the Kick-Off podcast, discussing Brobbey’s form at Sunderland.

“Brobbie has really taken things up in England. Last year, with four goals, he was really bad. I think Ajax also let him go a little too easily. That’s good news.”

Netherlands’ role

The question is what role Brian Brobby will play for the Netherlands this summer. Despite his good performances in the Premier League, he has yet to establish himself as first choice.

Ronald Koeman prefers Memphis Depay as his main striker, but questions remain over his fitness ahead of the tournament.

This could give the Sunderland striker a chance to make an impact. Whether he understands this or not remains to be seen.

Sunderland Marseille have emerged as contenders to sign Geoffrey Kondogbia.

The defensive midfielder’s position at the League 1 side has encouraged Sunderland to make an approach in the summer.

He joined Marseille from Atletico Madrid in June 2023 for around €8m. Prior to this, some Premier League sides had looked at the 33-year-old.

At that time, the game witnessed Covered claims from Spain Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ interestAnd he was reportedly interested in going to England.

Sunderland interested in Kondogbia

Three years later, the French-born Central African Republic would move to the International Premier League.

is according to media footWho report that the Black Cats are showing interest in Geoffrey Kondogbia.

The experienced midfielder played 1,016 minutes in 17 matches, 593 of which were in the league this season. Due to his limited role and mixed performances, he is one of the Marseille players most likely to leave.

The former Inter Milan and Valencia player’s future at the club is also uncertain due to his high salary. Therefore, the French club wants to get rid of him and he ‘will clearly be heading towards the exit door’ in the summer.

Media Foot say the player could potentially move to England where Regis Le Bris’s side are keen.

Sunderland could take advantage of his situation at Marseille to bring him to the Stadium of Light for a reasonable price.

Our opinion: Sunderland hope to repeat Xhaka’s success

Last summer, Sunderland signed 33-year-old Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen, and he has performed brilliantly this season. Le Bris and his side will be hoping for a similar impact from Geoffrey Kondogbia if they secure his services.

The Marseille player’s contract expires in 2027 and his value, accordingly transfer marketNow worth €4m.

Agency Sport Cover, managed by agent Misa N’Diaye, represents the midfielder.

Eljif Elmas will be looking for a new club in the summer and have expressed interest in Aston Villa And Sunderland.

Napoli signed the 26-year-old on loan from RB Leipzig in the summer. Partenopei had the option to buy him permanently €17 million, having seen him perform well in the ongoing campaign.

The midfielder has played 32 times in Serie A, playing in the middle of the park during injury crises. He has also performed out wide and in attacking midfield, scoring a total of four goals.

sports witness Have covered interest from Manchester United over the past few months. Although it has not started, it is certain that Napoli will not exercise their option to buy.

tutomercatoweb There have now been reports of interest from Aston Villa and Sunderland.

Initial contact is being made

The report makes it clear that Napoli CEO Aurelio De Laurentiis has no intention of exercising his option to buy. Elmas is not part of Leipzig’s plans and this will leave him looking for a new club.

Sunderland and Aston Villa have made moves for him in recent times.

The player is keen to play Champions League football, leaving the Black Cats as an option he is not attracted to.

This makes Aston Villa a more likely option. As a result, Unai Emery’s side will increase their efforts by already making inquiries for him.

Aston Villa are smart to move forward

Elmas is a classic market opportunity and a very useful player to add to the team. He can play in a variety of positions, often contributes to goals and has a clean fitness record.

This is why Aston Villa would be smart to make a move, Emery is no stranger to having versatile players in the squad.

He is only 26 years old and is unlikely to be worth much. While his Leipzig contract expires in 2028, he is not part of their plans and around €17 million could prove enough to sign him.

Aston Villa should be alert to the situation, Elmas’ technical ability may also attract Emery.

Sunderland Napoli’s Andre-Franck Zambo is interested in Anguilla but is finding his job difficult.

The midfielder’s campaign at the Naples club has been filled with injuries. This caused Napoli to withdraw from the contract renewal. His current deal runs until 2027.

This has led to the local press starting to talk about Sunderland’s interest again. sports witness Those original claims were covered up, as Il Mattino confirmed that the Black Cats had tried to sign the midfielder last summer. Napoli have blocked him from leaving but that could change in the summer.

There has been no development regarding the contract in the last few weeks. This means that Zambo Anguilla is rapidly moving towards the exit door and that Napoli are considering his sale.

today’s news Morning Provides some updates on where the player’s future may lie.

present on the table

The newspaper reports that Besiktas are interested in signing Zambo-Anguilla. They are desperate to sign the midfielder, having made an offer of €15 million to sign him. The Turkish side are serious and Napoli are not opposed to a sale, even though they want around €20m to sign the Cameroon international permanently.

Besiktas’ response remains to be seen but it is a fair warning to Sunderland.

This is also true because Jambo Anguissa is not sure about joining them. “Napoli are trying to convince him, especially because he is getting a lot of money from the deal and is also being paid well.

This could leave the door open for the Black Cats to accept the possibility of the player returning to England.

Our Opinion: Deal in the Early Stages

In recent times, sports witness Besiktas’ interest in Granit Xhaka has been covered, suggesting they are looking for opportunities to sign a midfielder across Europe.

Their choice of Xhaka is interesting because Zambo Anguilla – like the ex-Arsenal player, is a Premier League veteran and looks to have his work cut out in England. His cost is also unlikely to be high due to his contract situation.

However, tactically, Xhaka and Zambo Anguilla are different players. The Switzerland international sits deep and holds positions but the ex-Fulham man prefers to go forward in attack. It would be better to play both together.

That’s what Sunderland should be trying to do in the summer. Zambo Anguilla has injury concerns, but since he won’t cost a lot, a move for him may be worth the risk.

Sunderland Midfielder Granit Xhaka is keen to join Besiktas this summer, and he will potentially sit down with them in the coming weeks.

Sabah reports that the Turkish side The Sunderland star will seek the advice of manager Sergeny Yalkin before making any move.

meeting for sunderland man

The newspaper reports that a meeting will be held after the upcoming clash with Kaykur Rizespor. Manager Sergen Yalkin will sit down with president Serdal Adali to discuss his plans for next season.

In that meeting the names included in their agenda will be evaluated. Granit Xhaka will be one of the names discussed in that meeting. And depending on how it goes, a decision will be taken from there.

If both parties are positive about a move for the Sunderland captain, Besiktas could sit down with Sunderland to discuss the 33-year-old.

A move for Xhaka is not at the top of the list of priorities at the moment, but that could change depending on Sergej Yalkin’s opinion. Sabah report Xhaka is ‘eager to play’ for Besiktas. He will also live in Turkey this summer and spend his summer holidays in Antalya.

sunderland resistance

Meanwhile, Sunderland’s priority is to retain the midfielder this summer. He has been a key player in their impressive return to the Premier League this year. The Black Cats have no intention of this being a short relationship.

The Switzerland international has featured in 84% of possible minutes in the Premier League this season. He has also been in the starting eleven 83% of the time. He is, by every definition, a key player for Regis Le Bris.

His current deal also runs until 2028, so there is no immediate pressure or need to sell this summer. That is, until Xhaka forces a move. For now, it appears he is toying with the idea of ​​a move to Besiktas rather than trying to make it happen.

Lutsharel Geertruida will not be attending Sunderland This summer, the Black Cats decided not to sign him on a permanent basis.

Journalist Philip Hinz reports that a decision has been taken At the Stadium of Light. Geertruida will not be at Sunderland this summer.

Sunderland decided

The 25-year-old joined Sunderland on loan from RB Leipzig in the summer. That deal includes the option to make Sunderland permanent for €23m. However, it is an option to buy rather than an obligation.

And it seems Sunderland have decided not to buy the defender this summer. Hinge reports that the decision has been made and there is ‘internal clarity’ on the matter.

Geertruida would initially return to Leipzig at the end of the season. However, ‘chances are big’ that the 25-year-old will not continue in the Bundesliga either. A permanent solution is being found for this.

Preliminary inquiries have already taken place at the Bundesliga club. Geertruida has a market in one of the top five leagues in Europe. Potential interested clubs and proposals are being carefully assessed and evaluated.

The defender has been a regular for Sunderland this season. He has made 25 appearances in the Premier League, although he has only featured in 49% of the available minutes. Where he ends up remains to be seen.

Liverpool interested?

There may be interest in the Premier League. Reports in England over the past few months have linked Liverpool with interest.

The defender worked under Arne Slot at Feyenoord and reportedly, he is interested in his former player. A deal was explored in the January transfer window, but Lutsharel Geertruida ultimately remained at Sunderland.

But now that he is returning to Leipzig in the summer, the door could open for the Reds. And with the German side keen to move him on, it is certainly an opportunity for them to find out if they need more defensive cover this summer.

Mariano Troilo’s rise at Parma did not go unnoticed Sunderland Laying the foundation for a summer deal.

last week, sports witness Covered Brentford’s interest in the defender. The claims come from Tuttomercatoweb, who have promoted the centre-back and his performances in the current campaign.

Troilo started slowly but has become an important player for Carlos Cuesta’s team. He scored a big goal against Milan in March, having now started 15 games in 2026 alone.

The Argentine has started well in each of his last four Serie A games against both Inter and Napoli.

His performances are now impressing Sunderland, who are also emerging as suitors.

The Black Cats have spoken to their teammates

ParmaToday have published a detailed report on the 22-year-old and are highly complimentary of Troilo’s attitude and work-ethic. He was involved in a scuffle with Nicolo Barella at the weekend, and his tendency to not back down from a challenge is winning over fans.

Sunderland are believed to have taken note of his attributes on the pitch as well. At an early stage, he has started to inquire with his squad about a summer deal.

Parma are sitting quietly and are very happy with how Troilo has turned their season around. Many did not expect him to perform so well in his first season in Serie A but he has left his mark. Troilo has really taken over for Giovanni Leoni and is performing well at the back as well.

Parma see him as an important part of the project and only an ‘important offer’ would trigger his transfer.

Our Opinion: Troilo could be a good opportunity

Now the centre-back is impressing in Italy, and spent two years impressing for Club Atlético Belgrano before joining Parma.

Generally, South American players consider Serie A to be a suitable league for development. Troilo’s career is headed down the same path, with the transfer clearly helping him.

There is every possibility that the major teams of Serie A will call him soon. That’s why Sunderland would be wise to at least lay the groundwork for a deal. This could prove beneficial if the defender continues to perform well over the next few months.

Andrea Dossena’s tenure was for one year SunderlandBut he is not entirely happy with his time there.

The transfer of the Stadium of Light to Italy took place in 2013. This happened just after the former defender performed well at Napoli, helping them return to the Champions League and also win the Coppa Italia.

Dossena’s tenure at Sunderland ended with him playing only seven Premier League games, including three FA Cup appearances. At one point, he also played for the U21s team.

Description of toxic environment

Dosena said this transfer market In a detailed interview and looks at many aspects of his playing career.

Although he spoke enthusiastically about Liverpool, this was not the case for Sunderland. He gave details about the dressing room atmosphere and training at that time.

He said: “Oh my God. Some players would come to training smelling of last night’s alcohol. I didn’t have a good relationship with my coach. [Gus] Poet.”

Dossena also reveals how Paolo Di Canio moved and the shortcomings of the poet’s methods. Sunderland’s instability held them back.

“When I arrived, Di Canio was there. He sent me to Rome to get treatment for the injury, and when I came back to England I couldn’t find him. They had argued during a meeting and Poet had come in his place. I remember they never let us watch the match again to analyze it.

Sunderland symbolized Dossena’s downfall

By the end of his time at Napoli, Dossena had become a minor player. He was loaned to Palermo but things did not work out there either.

Sunderland’s spell defined Dossena’s fall from grace. As well as the club’s problems, the former Italy international was never seen as an important player.

That’s why his stay only lasted one season and after that he ended up at League One side Leyton Orient. Even there, he was not a regular.

everton, Sunderland And brighton and hove albion Everyone has been chasing CA Osasuna’s Enzo Boyomo before the summer.

The 24-year-old’s development and form caught the attention of the Premier League last year alone.

At that time, we Covered claims from Spain Interest from Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, but no negotiations took place.

Fast forward to May and Everton, Sunderland and Brighton are now looking at centre-backs.

PL trio showed interest

The latest claims state that three English clubs are already showing interest in Enzo Boyomo.

newspaper of navaraCA Osasuna’s local newspaper report that their sources confirm that Everton, Sunderland and Brighton are all interested.

The 24-year-old has a €25m release clause and few of these clubs are willing to pay that fee. However, the report does not specify who among Everton, Regis Le Bris’s team and the Seagulls are prepared to offer that future.

Apart from the Premier League trio, Ipswich Town and Como are also in the mix.

Last month, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain Ipswich Town sent a scout to follow the defender live.

The Championship side have secured promotion to the top flight, and the newspaper’s state scout officer watched Boyomo in action against Barcelona again last weekend. The Cameroon international is also on the Serie A team’s radar.

Osasuna are aware of the interest of these clubs and the ‘fear’ that the player could leave in the next window. Therefore, the La Liga side is working on finding his potential replacement.

Boyomo can only leave if interested parties pay his full release condition. Another newspaper, As, Also report that a €25m clause needs to be activated for the summer sale.

Contracts, prices, statistics and agent information

Enzo Boyomo has played 2,305 minutes in 27 matches, of which 120 minutes were from a Copa del Rey appearance.

transfer market The defender is valued at €20 million with a contract until 2029. Spanish agency All Iron Sports represents the Cameroonians.

Sunderland Having previously tried to sign Andre-Frank Zambo Anguilla from Napoli, he has been given encouragement for another move.

Last summer, there were doubts over the Cameroon international’s future at Naples. This came as Napoli won their second Serie A title in three years, with the midfielder once again making a key contribution.

That’s when Sunderland attempted to sign the ex-Fulham player upon their return to the top-flight. sports witness Covered his approach, as Zambo Anguilla preferred to compete for silverware for Napoli rather than head to the Stadium of Light.

There were indications that his family were keen to return to England, but that did not change the 30-year-old’s mind.

Now, things are changing and Regis Le Bris’ team has been given a chance.

napoli now open for sale

Il Mattino – relayed by footballnapoli1926There are reports that several Napoli players could end up in England in the summer.

There is a possibility that Zambo Anguilla goes down that route. The newspaper has made it clear that if the Black Cats come forward to Cameroon, this time they will ‘not find the door closed’.

The Italian giants are aware that they may be forced to sell some key players this summer. Zambo Anguissa is now seen as a senior member of the team, but he could depart in 2027 with his current deal intact.

This makes 2026 the last opportunity for Napoli to make some significant earnings from player sales.

Zambo Anguissa’s family are also believed to be keen to return to England. This could swing things in Sunderland’s favour, as Napoli are currently prioritizing a sale over Premier League clubs.

Our View: The Black Cats must rise to the occasion

The former Fulham man is unlikely to spend much on a move in the summer due to his contract situation.

Last summer, Sunderland signed a Premier League-proven midfielder in Granit Xhaka. Like the Swiss star, Zambo Anguilla has also won league titles while away from the English top-flight. He is even younger than Xhaka was when he arrived at the Stadium of Light.

The only drawback to this move would be Zambo Anguilla’s recent fitness record. He has struggled physically this season and it has held him back throughout the campaign.

But for a low fee, he could be a gamble worth taking on for Sunderland.

Sunderland Striker Luis Heimer is set to return to the club this summer after his loan spell at Morerensee failed to lead to a permanent transfer.

Either way, the 22-year-old moved to Portugal at the start of this season in search of some rhythm and consistency. The idea was clear. Play regularly, rebuild confidence and get back into a position of strength at Sunderland.

Instead, their time in the Primeira Liga passed without a complete end, and the latest update suggests that chapter is now closing.

portuguese newspaper game Report Morirense have decided not to trigger their option to buy Semedo. As a result, he would return to Sunderland at the end of the season, with the club unconcerned with his impact.

The magic of debt never got better

You may remember him as Luis Semedo. And his move to Moreirense initially seemed like a wise move.

He was returning to a familiar football environment, close to your rootsAnd early indications suggest that he may get a place in the team. He even changed his surname to the one he prefers to be known by – he is now known as Louis Heimer.

at one time, The striker also spoke Sunderland’s plans to use the loan as a platform to fight for a comeback. That ambition framed the move. However, the reality has been more complex.

Playing time has been inconsistent. The demonstrations have come in pieces. Throughout the league season, he has made 18 appearances but only eight starts, scoring two goals and adding one assist. These numbers reflect a player who has been involved without being the center of the team.

There have been ups and downs off the field too. As first reported in PortugalSemedo was left on the bench against FC Porto after what was described as inappropriate behavior before the match. Although this was not a major event, it added another layer to the debt cycle that was never fully settled.

What’s next for Sunderland?

Luis Heimer has now returned to Sunderland with questions still over his next move. His contract is long-term, so the club has control over the situation.

The challenge is to decide what to do with a player who has shown flashes but not made sustained progress.

Another loan cannot be ruled out. Also, if Sunderland feel his development requires a different path, he could look for an obvious solution.

Either way, it was a defining spell. Instead, it leaves Sunderland with a familiar task – finding the right environment for Semedo to eventually transform the potential into something more consistent.

Sunderland Added Nilsson Angulo and Jocelyn Ta B to their team to improve their attack in the winter market.

Before Angulo’s arrival at the Stadium of Light from Anderlecht, Sunderland looked at CA Osasuna’s Victor Munoz.

In fact, the Black Cats made several bids to convince the La Liga side to approve the sale of the left winger.

The Premier League side initially offered €20m and increased this to €25m, along with Eliezer Mayenda on loan.

14 February, Osasuna Sports director Braulio Vazquez said His side did not listen to Sunderland’s attempts to sign Munoz. At the end of that month, official disclosure The player also did not want to leave Osasuna for Regis Le Bris’s team in January.

Sunderland still look keen

Friday edition of As Pointing again to Sunderland’s €25m offer which clearly failed to convince CA Osasuna.

The Black Cats couldn’t match his €40m release clause, but it looks like they’re not ready to give up just yet.

That’s because the newspaper says a number of Premier League teams are keeping an eye on him and Sunderland have been mentioned.

It has been claimed that Regis Le Bris’ side are the latest club to show interest in Victor Munoz, indicating that they have revived their interest.

Either way, the English club still need to offer €40m to activate his clause, and without that there will be no deal.

Osasuna sporting director Braulio Vazquez again made it abundantly clear and AS released his comments.

“We are not listening, we are stuck on the stream,” He said.

Real Madrid buyback clause

The La Liga side signed Victor Munoz from Real Madrid for €8m in July 2025. Los Blancos retained the buyback option and 50% sell-on clause.

“Real Madrid have a three-year buy-back option that has already been agreed. What we are doing is enjoying Victor until the end of the season.” Vazquez explained.

“Many people criticized us for signing such a young player with so few minutes in La Liga. Now they are asking us why we didn’t buy him outright. We accepted the conditions set by Real Madrid. Victor made the right decision by coming here and so did we.”

Our view: Sunderland need €40m to sign

Osasuna will not consider any offer less than €40m for Victor Munoz.

Therefore, the Black Cats have no option but to pay the figure and convince him to secure his services.

The attacker scored six goals and five assists in 34 appearances this season.

Sunderland Manager Regis Le Bris is ‘absolutely not a candidate’ to replace Liam Rosenior at Chelsea.

Journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports The French coach is happy at Sunderland and neither have any desire to part ways at the moment.

chelsea manager search

Chelsea are looking for a new manager after sacking Liam Rosenior this week. The report has already named a long list of candidates, many of whom are already in the Premier League.

Regis Le Bris can be found in some, but Tavolieri says that’s not the target. He says that although the Sunderland manager is on Chelsea’s shortlist, he is ‘absolutely not a candidate’ for the job.

He then adds that Le Bris is currently happy at Sunderland. According to their information, the Black Cats want to retain him, and the French coach is keen for him to stay and continue his ongoing project.

This is in contrast to reports this week. He said Le Bris could lose his job this summer if Sunderland fail to secure European football. It has since been widely rejected, and Tavolieri continues that trend.

Sunderland in safe hands

It’s easy to imagine that Regis Le Bris would be on Chelsea’s list given the work he has done so far at Sunderland.

He took the Black Cats into the Championship and has since led them to promotion to the Premier League. they now sit 11^th Defeating the odds in the table this season.

Many had predicted a relegation battle but instead Le Bris and his side were never part of that conversation. The fact that they are just three points off seventh place is testament to how good they have been.

The French coach has offered consistency, noticeable improvement year after year and the kind of tactical understanding that will benefit his current Chelsea team. But it appears that, despite being on his shortlist, the Sunderland manager will not be moving to Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United and Chelsea continue their pursuit of Sunderland’s Noah Sadiq ahead of the summer transfer window.

Last December, Sports Witness broadcast news Manchester United and Chelsea have strong interest in the midfielder.

The Club World Cup winners had contacted Sunderland directly to find out the fee required to sign him.

He is a product of Anderlecht’s academy and spent two years at Royal Union Saint-Gillois before joining Sunderland in July 2025.

Regis Le Bris The Belgian-born DR Congo international has been a regular feature this season and has made 29 appearances so far. He missed some matches for about a month due to his involvement in AFCON.

His Premier League statistics are as follows:

• Appearances: 27
• Start: 27
• Total minutes: 2,385
• Minutes per game: 88
• Interceptions per game: 1.1
• Tackles per game: 1.5
• Possession won (final third): 0.4
• Recovered balls per game: 3.3
• Clearance per game: 1.4
• Blocked shots per game: 0.4

Sunderland star leads PL duo

Journalist Sascha Tavolieri previously covered interest from Manchester United and Chelsea in December.

he took now xAccording to the report, first known via Twitter, Liam Rosenior’s side have held new talks with Noah Sadiq’s agent to renew their interest. Since then, Chelsea have been in constant discussions with his agent over a possible summer move.

The 21-year-old remains in a ‘good position’ on the Club World Cup winners’ target list. in another post xHe provides more updates on Manchester United.

Tavolieri claims the Stamford Bridge club and Red Devils are ‘currently frontrunners’ to sign the Sunderland star.

Manchester United now sit third in the table, seven points ahead of sixth-placed Chelsea, and face the Blues at Stamford Bridge later today.

Michael Carrick’s side are in a good position to qualify for the Champions League, and that gives them an ‘advantage’ in the battle to sign the player. As things stand, Sadiq is undecided yet and sporting aspects will play a key role in his decision.

Contract, price and agent information

Noah Sadiki’s contract is until 2030, and transfer market He is worth €30 million, the highest in his career so far.

In June 2024, he was valued at €4m and has been rising since then. The time remaining on his contract also put Sunderland in a comfortable position for potential negotiations.

Manchester United and Chelsea may have to spend more than €30m to convince Regis Le Bris’s side to sell the player.

Granit Xhaka arrived Sunderland from Bayer Leverkusen in July 2025 and Regis Le Bris has been an important part of the team.

The manager immediately handed the armband to the 33-year-old and he has been leading the Black Cats this season.

His impressive performances for Sunderland led to Juventus showing interest in the midfielder. Last November, Sports Witness Covered claims from Italy The Serie A side are contacting their squad.

Juve immediately realized that the Switzerland international was unlikely to leave his role at the Stadium of Light, and he moved on.

The former Arsenal player also has an important role in the national team. Since his debut in 2011, he has played 144 matches for his country.

Sunderland player’s international future

Switzerland manager Murat Yakin talks about Sunderland star Granit Xhaka’s future after the World Cup.

blue victory Chatted with the national team manager to discuss what the midfielder plans to do after the summer FIFA tournament.

When asked if the World Cup would be Xhaka’s ‘last dance’ with Switzerland, he said: “No, not at all. I can’t imagine it.” As long as his health is like this, he will keep playing for as long as possible.”

“I also know that he will move on after the World Cup. I am happy about that. He always has to stay fit and be at his peak physically.”

Last month, the player missed the friendly draw against Norway due to injury. At that time, yakin Told about fitness related issues With the Black Cats Man.

This appears to have been resolved considering Xhaka played the full 90 minutes in Sunderland’s 1-0 league win over Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.

Contracts, prices and statistics

Granit Xhaka signed a contract with Sunderland until 2028 and although he has impressed on the pitch, as for his value, transfer marketHas been cancelled. It was €12m when he joined and has now been reduced to €10m.

Xhaka has played 2,488 minutes in 30 matches for Sunderland so far, scoring one goal and five assists.

His Premier League statistics are as follows:

• Appearances: 28
• Start: 26
• Total minutes: 2,363
• Minutes per game: 84

SunderlandBrian Brobbey has performed well so far in his first season in the Premier League.

The Netherlands international arrived at the Stadium of Light from Ajax for €20m in September and has taken time to adjust.

After overcoming initial difficulties, the striker began to impress for Sunderland and this allowed him to return to the national team in March. He has scored six goals and provided one assist so far for the Black Cats.

His Premier League statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 25
• Start: 16
• Total minutes: 1,470
• Minutes per game: 59
• Target: 6
• Help: 1
• Expected target: 4.49
• Expected Support: 0.48
• Big chances made: 2
• Big chances missed: 9

Last month, the 24-year-old explained by working He has had the help of Rotterdam-based expert Patrick Vorst to improve his game. This has not gone unnoticed as UK’s latest claims mention Bayern Munich’s strong interest in him.

Bayern’s stance on Sunderland player

T.Z Germany broadcasts claims made in England about the interests of the Bundesliga winners and then gives its own opinion.

Harry Kane is the first-choice striker for Vincent Kompany, with Nicholas Jackson as his backup. The latter is on loan from Chelsea and is likely to return to his parent club after this season.

Bayern Munich will therefore need to find a new striker in the summer and Brian Brobby could be an option.

It seems that the Bavarian club has not yet decided who can replace Jackson.

TZ state Bayern Munich must first carefully evaluate whether the 24-year-old is the best option as Kane’s backup. Even if he is, the finances required to secure his services could be a concern for the German club.

The Dutchman is currently valued at €40m plus he has a long contract with Sunderland, which puts Regis Le Bris’s side in a comfortable position to demand a higher fee.

These factors make the frontman an ‘expensive transfer target’ for Bayern Munich. This shows that the company is not willing to spend too much on a backup striker.

Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon is also on their agenda, and he could operate further back. He could be a better option for Bayern Munich than the Sunderland player.

Contract, price and agent information

Brian Brobby’s contract is until 2029, and transfer market He is now worth €25 million. It would not be surprising if the Black Cats offer him an extension in the coming weeks.

Agency Sport Cover, led by agent Misa N’Diaye, is representing the Sunderland star.

Santiago Jimenez has been struggling at AC Milan and this could give Sunderland the chance to sign him.

The Mexican joins the Rossoneri in January 2025 for around €35m. Although he impressed in the second half of last season, he has struggled this campaign.

He has yet to score a single goal in Serie A and this has raised doubts over his future in January.

sports witness Sunderland’s interest in the striker was covered when they made an initial approach for his signature. Brentford were also in the mix before Jimenez was ruled out with injury.

There are beliefs that had the 24-year-old not been injured, he would have joined Sunderland.

Day There has been speculation over the Mexico international’s future, with a move away from the San Siro likely.

Black Cats could sign the player

The newspaper highlights how Milan’s attack has failed this season… They are no longer in the running for the Serie A title, with a number of exits likely in the summer.

Niklas Fulkrug is likely to return to West Ham, with Christopher Nkunku also proving disappointing. As for Jiménez, he could also be on the move at the end of the season.

The Milan attack has scored only five goals in 2026 and this is causing concern. Robert Lewandowski is being touted as a target, with players like Jimenez and Nkunku making way for the Barcelona star.

Our opinion: Sunderland can save Jimenez

This season, Regis Le Bris’s side have seen Brian Brobby impress in the Premier League. He put in an impressive performance against Tottenham at the weekend, helping Sunderland to a 1–0 win.

Jimenez could offer something different for the Black Cats and a potential partnership with Brobby.

Milan paid €35m for Jimenez and a deal could be struck with interested clubs for anything around €25m.

Sunderland They have enjoyed good form since returning to the Premier League last year, with Florent Ghisolfi playing his part.

The Black Cats have won 12 of their 32 league matches and that included a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

Regis Le Bris has done exceptional work since joining Sunderland in 2024. To put this into context, he took the club from the Championship to the top flight and they are now in the race to qualify for Europe.

Sunderland’s latest win moves them up to 10th in the table, two points behind sixth-placed Chelsea.

Along with Le Bris, Sunderland sporting director Florent Ghisolfi has been instrumental in reshaping the team.

He arrived at the club in July 2025, days after stepping down from his role at AS Roma. The director had identified UD. Almeria’s Sergio Arribas in goal He could be considered for a signing for the Serie A team and for Sunderland.

Ghisolfi is attracting interest from France

The Frenchman’s work at Sunderland has clearly not gone unnoticed in his country. This is as of Monday’s edition ProvenceA local newspaper from Marseille.

Ligue 1 side owner Frank McCourt has appointed Stéphane Richard as his new chairman. His immediate task is to find a sporting director to replace Medhi Benatia.

The French club has entrusted the agency Excel Sports Management with the task of finding a new director. Sunderland have key man on their list ‘Ticked a lot of boxes’.

Florent Ghisolfi has experience working in France at FC Lorient, RC Lens and OGC Nice between 2017 and 2024.

This, coupled with his work at Sunderland may have convinced Marseille to make an approach.

However, the Frenchman prefers to remain at the Stadium of Light, ruling out the possibility of the Black Cats exit.

Stade Brestois directors Gregory Lorenzi and Julien Fournier, now without a club, are also on Marseille’s agenda.

Frenchman key for Sunderland

Florent Ghisolfi has clearly had a positive impact on Sunderland alongside Regis Le Bris.

Both of them have a big role in strengthening the English club team in the next window.

Therefore, it is important for Sunderland to retain both director and manager after this season.

SunderlandHabib Diarra has impressed in his first season in the Premier League.

The Senegal international arrived at the Stadium of Light from RC Strasbourg in July 2025 and it took him no time to settle in.

There was interest from AC Milan and Atletico Madrid and Diarra revealed in December Rejected both of these clubs For Sunderland.

Regis Le Bris started in Sunderland’s first four league matches before suffering an injury.

Due to a back injury in September, he had to stay out of the field for about three months. He returned to the field with the Black Cats just before the AFCON and represented his country in the continental tournament.

Since returning to Sunderland from the AFCON, he regained his place in Le Bris’ starting eleven and has been a regular since.

His Premier League statistics are as follows:

• Appearances: 14
• Start: 12
• Total minutes played: 1,102
• Minutes per game: 79

Saudi Arabia’s interest in Sunderland star

Habib Diarra’s performances for both the English club and national team have clearly not gone unnoticed.

is according to media footWhich covers what could happen with his Sunderland future after this season.

His performances have attracted the attention of clubs in Europe and beyond. The report says that the most interest is in the Saudi Arabian market. An unnamed club from that country has stepped forward to secure his services in the summer.

In fact, the Sunderland star has been made his priority target. The same club are ‘willing to spend a small sum’ to take him away from Regis Le Bris.

There is no mention of the fee the Saudi side is willing to spend, or the fee required to convince the Black Cats. Media Foot clarified that the operation is still in its early stages and the Saudi club has only made initial contact.

Habib Diarra contract, price and agent information

Carmenta, the agency headed by Joseph Mohan, represents Senegal.

Sunderland invested over €30m to secure the services of Habib Diarra and offered him a contract until 2030. transfer market He is now valued at €32 million, an increase of €12 million since his move to England.

The Black Cats’ stance on their star remains unclear. Should they decide to sell, they will try to make a bigger profit.

Dutch side NEC Nijmegen are looking at the summer of Robinhood Sunderland Closely because they stand to benefit from a ‘substantial’ sales volume.

Voetbal 4 U covers the 23-year-old goalkeeper today And how a €70 million move this summer could massively benefit his old club.

NEC sold Roughs to Sunderland in a €10.5m deal last year, a ‘shocking’ fee for them at the time. But he has performed so well for the Black Cats since then that it now looks like a bargain.

Roffs is now valued at €25m but is being linked with a potential €70m transfer to Chelsea this summer. They’re not the only big clubs looking.

Great news for NEC Nijmegen

While this would be a huge move for Sunderland, it would also be ‘excellent news’ for NEC Nijmegen.

This is because he negotiated a ‘substantial’ sell clause during transfer talks with Sunderland last summer. Reportedly, this clause entitles him to the full 10% of any profits Sunderland makes. /

Based on the figures mentioned, Sunderland will make a profit of €58.2m. NEC will then receive a further €5.82 million from the deal. But the profits don’t stop here.

If Robinhood completes the transfer of €68.7m, NEC is also entitled to a solidarity contribution of the substantial amount of €3.09m. When combined with the proceeds from the initial sale, NEC’s total earnings from Sunderland for the Roughs would amount to more than €19m.

Would Sunderland agree a Roofes transfer?

The question is whether Sunderland will sell Robin Roughs this summer. Losing him after his impressive first season would be a huge blow.

But the prospect of making a big profit on a player who costs just over €10 million will be attractive to the Black Cats, who will likely look to spend big again this summer.

Either way, the NEC will keep a close eye. The Dutch club would stand to gain massively if Rolf leaves the Stadium of Light this summer.

Sunderland John Lucumi can be kept a close eye on this week as Bologna face Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa League.

The defender has been a regular for the Italian team this season and has played 36 times in all competitions. Their campaign has been mixed, but the Colombians will play on Thursday, with the second leg to be played next week.

Lucumi made two important performances against AS Roma in the Round of 16. The second leg went into extra time and the South American held on throughout the contest, playing a major role in an important victory for Vincenzo Italiano’s team.

He had a slow start to the season but the centre-back has returned to his usual high standards.

Sunderland remain transfer interest

The background of the campaign has been interesting. sports witness The Italian’s claims about how keen Sunderland were were covered up.

They offered to land him but Bologna somehow managed to fight it off, even though Lucumi himself was interested in it.

Soon, it became clear that the player was not signing a new deal at the Rossoblu. His current contract expires in 2027 and the summer of 2026 is the ideal time for his sale.

Sunderland are saved Willing And the list of claimants has continued to grow. Barcelona are now also keeping an eye on the centre-back, with Bologna hoping the World Cup will help them raise Lucumi’s value.

The 28-year-old will play a key role for Colombia and if he performs well, more clubs could join the race.

Big match in England likely to be important

Bologna have played against Aston Villa several times in the last two seasons. Interestingly, Sunderland reconnoitered him The two clubs met in the group stages at the start of the campaign.

This in itself shows that Thursday’s game could prove to be a great opportunity for the Black Cats to focus on his progress.

It is absolutely certain that he will not be a Bologna player next season. The only drawback for Sunderland will be competition from other clubs.

Potential transfers may have a lot of time to spare by laying some groundwork this week to ensure they get an edge over others.

There is still a possibility of Jhon Lukumi being eliminated Sunderland But competition for the defender is being encouraged.

The Black Cats were relentlessly pursuing the defender’s signature in the summer. Right after his release condition expired, sports witness The proposal to sign it was rejected.

His agent had also announced his intention to exit, but Bologna remained firm. Despite Lukumi performing well this season, the player has not responded to attempts to renew his contract.

As a result, the Colombian is expected to move in the summer and will be one of the most sought-after players at that time.

Sunderland’s task is becoming more difficult Il Resto del Carlino Watching closely.

Bologna awaits World Cup transfer boost

Bologna are now certain about selling Lucmi.

They know his value is falling as his contract expires in 2027 and a sale is due to take place this summer.

If Lukumi performs well in the World Cup, they will be able to receive a higher fee from his sale.

Sunderland remain interested but Barcelona have now been mentioned. They see the 28-year-old as an alternative to Alessandro Bastoni, who is expected to command a big price in the summer.

Lucumi has attracted the attention of the Catalans, especially because his agent is at work on finding a new destination.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth have also joined the chase and view the Bologna man as a replacement for Marcos Senesi. Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are also interested, with both clubs described as ‘very rich’ contenders in the race.

Sunderland’s time may be up

Due to the way Bologna are operating, Sunderland will run out of time to sign Lucumi.

If the centre-back makes an impact at the World Cup, he will attract global attention and his agent and even the Rossoblu would love nothing more than that.

Furthermore, Lucumi is able to play for a major club due to his obvious European experience. That’s why it’s no surprise Barcelona’s interest, which could certainly increase.

The Spanish side are not financially prosperous but their interest is a sign that Sunderland’s task could become more difficult.

The Italian club will also be keeping a close eye on the defender, who could potentially add further hurdles for Regis Le Bris.

Sunderland could consider making a transfer move for UD Almeria’s Sergio Arribas in the summer.

The 24-year-old’s development at the Segunda Division side has not gone unnoticed and has already caught the attention of Sunderland sporting director Florent Ghisolfi.

He came through the ranks of Real Madrid’s youth system and played 14 matches for their first team between 2020 and 2023.

The attacking midfielder has managed to attract the attention of the Premier League in the past. Real Madrid sold him to Almería in August 2023 and that summer, Sport Witness broadcast news Of interest to Chelsea.

His decision to join Almería has clearly been a success as he not only enjoys regular minutes but is also starring for them.

The Spaniard has scored 38 goals and provided 16 assists in 116 matches. This includes 20 goals and seven assists in 34 matches this season.

His league statistics are as follows:

• Key passes per game: 2.3
• Shots on goal per game: 1.3
• Successful dribbles per game: 1.1
• Accurate pass: 86%
• Goal conversion: 26%
• Big chances missed: 11

Sunderland could challenge Roma for transfer

Saturday edition of gazzetta dello sport There is a report on AS Roma’s interest in Sergio Arribas.

Paulo Dybala’s future with the Serie A team beyond this season remains uncertain as his contract expires in June.

The Italian club have already identified the UD Almería star and Red Bull Hamburg’s Kerim Alajbegovic as two targets, and their interest in the former is not new.

Florent Ghisolfi joined the Black Cats in July 2025, just after leaving Roma, the club he joined in 2024.

He spent a year in the Italian capital before moving to the Premier League team and during his time at Roma, he identified Arribas as a target.

Given how the player has performed this season, it makes sense for Ghisolfi to keep him on his radar for Sunderland.

Therefore, an attempt by Regis Le Bris to sign him in the summer should not be ruled out. If this happens, Roma will have to face competition.

Contract, price and agent information

Sergio Arriba is under contract until 2029 and is worth as per transfer marketIs €15m. In June 2025 it was €8m.

The agency Footfell ISM, headed by Alejandro Caamaño, is looking after the Spaniard’s interests and future.

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Jhon Lucumi is looking increasingly likely to leave Bologna in the summer, and Sunderland are very interested in a transfer after failing to hire him a few months ago.

The defender was in the news as a transfer marker for Bologna last summer. The Black Cats made an offer to sign him immediately after his release clause expired. Those times were unfortunate for the Premier League club.

Lukumi was very curious – as covered sports witness in the past, but Bologna managed to hold on to it. The Rossoblu were proud of their decision, even though the Colombian had refused a renewal beyond 2027.

Fast forward to now, and Lukumi has yet to commit to a new deal and is looking to depart in the summer.

There is still interest from Sunderland but there is a new contender in the race.

AS Roma in the hunt

Forzaroma’s francesco balzani It is reported that Lukumi will be a prize asset for the summer transfer window. The journalist is confident that Bologna will not force him to stay and that he will not sign any new agreements.

Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini has had a ‘long-standing crush’ on the South American since his time at Atalanta. They also attempted to sign him last summer and now, with Ivan Ndika leaving, a deal could become possible.

Roma could make up to €40m from the Ivorian’s exit and use that money to sign Lucumi.

Their biggest hurdle is Sunderland, who remain interested. It is believed that Colombians have long been in love with the Italian capital and have often expressed this on social media. But he might also like to go to England – as happened last summer.

The Premier League and additional finance should change this.

Sunderland transfer competition heats up

Given that Lukumi’s contract expires in 2027, it is no surprise that competition for him is increasing. In January, even Manchester City were mentioned as contenders, but it felt like a fleeting interest based on injuries.

While Sunderland have made progress this year, Lukumi may feel like he must compete for silverware.

He won the Coppa Italia with Bologna last season, and has also been playing in Europe for two seasons now. Ideally this is why he might prefer to join a major club that guarantees him playing at a high level.

That said, he clearly fancied a transfer to Sunderland last summer and has since established himself further.

🇩🇿 Sunderland | Anis Hadj Moussa and Yassine Titraoui

➡️Premier League club looking for pairing
💶 Offers may comehttps://t.co/QrjW8lP3Gd #safc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 11 March 2026

Leeds United forward Noah Okafor and Sunderland star Granit Xhaka have been left out of Switzerland’s squad to take on Norway due to injury concerns.

Blick report that Xhaka and Okafor As a precaution, both have been left out of the team for tonight’s friendly match with Norway.

According to his information, both of them have been removed as a precautionary measure after being injured.

The decision to exclude players from Leeds and Sunderland was made in consultation with the players and coaching staff. There were concerns about both of them, who are ‘returning from injury’. Switzerland has also decided not to take the risk.

zaka management

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka was doubtful to play this evening after missing training on Monday. Sport Witness covered his absence in a report yesterday afternoon.

It also included comments from Switzerland manager Murat Yakin on the matter. “He is showing the effects of the high workload. He can’t start games,” Yakin told reporters.

This potentially left the door open for a substitute appearance. Xhaka played 45 minutes in last week’s friendly match with Germany Yakin insisted that they would be careful With the Sunderland midfielder during this international break.

okafor concern

Meanwhile, Noah OkaforWas given ‘doubtful’ status In a report today for the game against Norway.

It turns out the Leeds forward played an innings during training with the Switzerland team this week.

He was scheduled to be a substitute in the defeat to Germany, but was ruled out after suffering an injury in the warm-up.

It was a huge blow for the Leeds forward, who had been working for a month to get back into his country’s good books. It had already subsided due to injury and now it has happened again.

Sunderland and leeds are watching

Sunderland and Leeds will be watching with interest. The former players will surely be pleased that their star player has not been put at risk due to his recent return from injury.

If the Black Cats are to finish the season strongly they will need Xhaka fit and firing. Losing that friendship for a long time would have been a huge blow.

The same can be said for leads. They need Okafor fit and ready to help them in their fight against the decline. After another injury, putting him at further risk doesn’t help the cause.

Despite being only 22 years old, Victor Munoz has come a long way in the game. Sunderland tried to sign him a few months ago and now, his value has already increased.

At the end of the 2024/25 season, the attacker was at Real Madrid and was criticized for a crucial miss in El Clasico. Although this led to Los Blancos losing games and even the La Liga title, Munoz has turned things around very quickly in his career.

The 22-year-old joined Osasuna in the summer and impressed, contributing 11 goals in all competitions.

This led Sunderland to attempt to sign the Spaniard in January. was covered by sports witnessBecause an offer from Wearside was on the table for the Spanish side.

Fast forward to this month, Muñoz was called up to the Spanish national team. He also scored on his debut when he returned to the net in a friendly against Serbia last week.

As a result, the winger situation is once again attracting attention.

Sunderland asked to pay more

Today, Country Take a look at Munoz’s journey in the game and note how he impressed against Serbia.

He believes he can leave Osasuna in the summer, with Real Madrid still having a 50% resale clause in his contract. The Spanish giants were aware of his skills and that is why they inserted a clause to have some degree of control over the winger.

The outlet clarified that Sunderland had offered €25m to sign him in January. This could have been satisfactory for Osasuna but the ex-Los Blancos graduate decided to reject the move.

He has a release clause of €40m in his contract and that is what the Black Cats would have to pay to sign Munoz. The main reason for this is how the player’s stature has increased in the last few months.

He could also play in the World Cup in the summer, which would be another way to establish Munoz’s value.

El Pais believe there remains interest from a number of clubs, amid indications he could depart in the summer. Sunderland are the more attractive option now, as they have shown they will not go straight back into the Championship.

Our opinion: Sunderland should stay in the race

It’s interesting to note that Munoz hasn’t just impressed this season. For Real Madrid Castilla during the 2024/25 campaign, he scored 11 league goals and also provided seven assists.

Furthermore, he can play on either flank and has also played as a striker several times at club level. Munoz is believed to thrive in 1v1 situations and has pace that can beat most defenders in the final third.

That unpredictability can come in handy for any club – and that includes Sunderland. His release clause seems relatively accessible to English clubs, which is why Regis Le Bris’s team should continue to keep an eye on the talent. It would not be a surprise if the competition for him increases, especially if he plays in the World Cup.

🇳🇱Brian Brobbie | Awesome read for Sunderland fans

📈 Players and analysts explain the sports revolution
➡️ Changed approach since Ajax
⚽️ Individual plan details and why the changes were made
⭐️ …all coming together for Brobiehttps://t.co/9Ht1dX7lN8 #safc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 27 March 2026

Sunderland star Granit Xhaka has shrugged off fitness concerns over his Achilles after coming off after 45 minutes of Switzerland’s defeat to Germany.

Click on Report Comments Today at the age of 33. He has ignored any concerns about his long-term fitness.

injury concerns

The newspaper reports that Xhaka only managing 45 minutes for his country, this has become a regular occurrence recently. The latest incident was a 4-3 defeat against Germany this week.

Due to this, questions are being asked. Do Switzerland fans need to worry about Xhaka, especially after his recent return from an Achilles tendon injury. Earlier this year, he had to take leave for about a month due to this problem.

However, after the game, the Sunderland midfielder immediately clarified everything. “This was agreed before the game,” the Basel man said.

Murat is definitely worried

Xhaka’s attempt to ease any fears comes after the Switzerland manager Murat Yakin admitted that he will have to manage The Sunderland star during this international break.

While Xhaka has been a regular for Sunderland since his injury earlier this year, making a total of six appearances and playing 90 minutes in the 2-1 win over Newcastle before the break, there are concerns about overloading him.

Yakin was aware of the issue and admitted that he had been in contact with the veteran about the situation.

He said, “I’m in close contact with Granite. I’m not worried; he knows his body.” “We will discuss how long he will play.”

Now, it seems, that discussion led to him making only a 45-minute appearance against Germany before being taken off the field. However, according to Xhaka, there is nothing to worry about.

Sunderland’s concerns

Sunderland will certainly be concerned given how important Xhaka has been to their success this season.

The 33-year-old has established himself as a key player under Regis Le Bris, who immediately gave him the captain’s armband upon his arrival. This is a decision which has yielded great results.

They will hope Switzerland remain alert when they face Norway on Tuesday and Xhaka will be back fit for the end of the Premier League season.

Sunderland striker Brian Brobby is not hiding from his ambitions this summer. He wants to become the Netherlands’ first-choice striker at the World Cup.

Back at the KNVB complex in Zeist for the international break this week, the Sunderland striker admitted he did He has his eyes on the prize of NRC.

The “goal” is clear, become a regular for the Netherlands this year and in the years to come.

“That would be great. I’ve been working hard on it too. So hopefully it works out.” He said.

His return to the national team comes at a crucial moment, with the World Cup just a few months away. After a difficult season at Ajax, he was out of the picture. But his move to Sunderland has re-ignited the fire.

With six goals this season, including the winner in the derby against Newcastle, the striker has come back strongly for Ronald Koeman.

Analyst behind the resurgence

However, Brian Brobby’s return to form is not just about confidence. Since last summer, he has been working with Rotterdam-based expert Patrick Vorst.

The Sunderland striker was introduced to him by Netherlands teammate Denzel Dumfries. His surprising conclusion after analyzing Brobby’s game was to take him out of physical duels.

He helped the Sunderland striker restructure his game by focusing on scanning, orientation and receiving the ball while on the move.

“Defenders are getting smarter and think he’s going to be on them all the time,” Worst explains.

“So, they keep their distance. By doing that, they put Brobby in a kind of doubt: Where is he really?

“That’s the first thing we started working on. What should he do if he doesn’t get into a physical duel? To that end, they started focusing on getting away quickly.

“He almost always gets away and keeps his pace. That means he’s hard to stop.”

Opta data supports this. Brobbey’s ground duels per match have dropped from 7.8 at Ajax to 5.2 at Sunderland, a 33% decrease.

“Patrick shows me how to scan players, how to make runs into space and how to receive the ball,” Brobbie added. Less conflict also means more fitness, Something that did not go unnoticed in the Netherlands.

Faster speed and better position = greater danger

Another big change is the positioning of Sunderland’s players in the box. According to Vorst’s data, Brobbie often stood directly in front of defenders. From this his activities could be estimated.

Now, he is encouraged to move away from the ball, stay hidden and get into space whenever possible. Ideally this happens in front of the goal. Watch his winner against Newcastle, and such training is evident.

“With crosses from the flank, he often stood in front of the opponent, so they kept him in their field of vision,” Add worst.

“So, the defender could see every movement Brian made and could react to it. Brian always had a tendency to run towards the ball.”

According to him, the trick for Brobby is to stay away from the ball often in promising situations to stay out of his marker’s field of vision.

“And then at the right moment, when he makes eye contact with his partner, he has to step in front of his man,” He concluded.

The result appears to be a striker who looks faster, fitter and far more dangerous than Ajax.

His goal now is clear, to become the Netherlands’ first-choice striker. For the first time in a long time, it’s actually within reach. And the Sunderland striker probably has Worst to thank.

🇩🇿 Sunderland | Anis Hadj Moussa and Yassine Titraoui

➡️Premier League club looking for pairing
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– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 11 March 2026

Ecuador manager Sebastian Becca has confirmed Sunderland’s Nilsson Angulo will return to the Premier League squad.

On 2 February, the winger left Anderlecht to secure a permanent transfer to the Stadium of Light for €17.3m.

He scored 10 goals and 11 assists in 94 appearances for Anderlecht, of which seven goals and eight assists came this season. The 22-year-old’s performances and potential for the Belgian club convinced Sunderland to take a bet on him.

There there was a lot of excitement On visiting Sunderland in Ecuador. However, he has yet to score or contribute an assist for the Black Cats in 347 minutes in six matches, and some of his Premier League statistics are as follows.

• Appearances: 5
• Start: 3
• minutes: 264
• Minutes per game: 53
• Key passes per game: 0.4
• Shots on goal per game: 0.4

Angulo last made his appearance in the Black Cats’ FA Cup defeat to Port Vale. Due to injury he had to miss the last two matches.

However, this did not stop the national team manager from including him in the squad for this international break.

Sunderland player’s injury a blow to Ecuador

On Thursday, Sebastian Bekases spoke at a press conference teleamazonas Nilsson Angulo has issued his comments.

The attacker and Independiente del Valle’s Patrick Mercado will both miss Ecuador’s next two fixtures due to injuries and the manager spoke about their absence.

“These are significant losses. The rest are fit and healthy.” He said.

Teleamazonas report that the former Anderlecht man will leave the national team camp on Friday and return to Sunderland, where he will work on his recovery from a ‘muscle strain’.

bolavip Claim Bekes’ decision to call up Angulo was ‘completely surprising’ as he was already injured. They termed it a ‘controversial move’, although the coach had called up injured players on several occasions in the past.

Meanwhile, the Sunderland man’s immediate focus will be on recovering and regaining his form with Regis Le Bris’s side ahead of the World Cup.

Ecuador squad and fixtures for the March international break

There are two friendly matches against the national team

• Morocco, March 27
• Netherlands, March 31

Sebastian Bekas’s squad for these two matches:

goalkeeper: David Cabezas, Gonzalo Valle, Hernan Galindez, Moises Ramirez

defenders: Angelo Preciado, Felix Torres, Jackson Porrozo, Joel Ordonez, Jose Hurtado, Leonardo Realpe, Pervis Estupinan, Piero Hincapie, Willian Pacho

midfielder: Alan Franco, Alan Minda, Anthony Valencia, Bryan Ramirez, Denil Castillo, Gonzalo Plata, Janner Corozo, John Yeboah, Jordy Alcívar, Kendry Páez, Moises Caicedo, Pedro Vite, Yaimar Medina

Ahead: Ener Valencia, Jeremy Arevalo, John Mercado, Jordi Caicedo, Kevin Rodriguez, Leonardo Campana

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– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 17 March 2026

Sunderland striker Brian Brobby can insist he was not showing off his physique for the Dutch press at the weekend. But that doesn’t mean they didn’t pay attention.

Voetbal Primeur covered Marciano Vink’s comments today.

He has high praise for Sunderland and the work they have done on the 24-year-old.

newcastle valor

Brobby was the hero again for Sunderland at the weekend. He scored a last-minute winner in a 2–1 win over Newcastle United.

He celebrated that goal by taking off his shirt and showing off his toned body to the crowd, beating his chest in celebration. That new physique did not go unnoticed in the Netherlands.

Brobbey’s fitness was a regular source of frustration at former club Ajax, where he often failed to complete 90 minutes under Francesco Farioli.

The Sunderland striker has since insisted it wasn’t his faultBut a decision of the Ajax manager. He also made his celebration clear There was no point in showing the opponents in the Netherlands how much he had changed.

Sunderland’s efforts succeed

But that doesn’t mean her improved physique hasn’t gone unnoticed. Wink was one of those watching over the weekend, and he was very impressed.

“He’s definitely got something he likes,” he said on Voetbalpraat on Wednesday.

“You can even see it when he takes his shirt off. He’s so ripped, he’s like concrete. What I find brilliant is that he was often criticized for not being able to last ninety minutes.

“Now you see when you go abroad and real experts are put to work, this is what comes out.”

Match of the Day accolade

Brobbey’s performance in the derby with Newcastle on Sunday earned particular praise from British pundits.

The striker spent most of his 90 minutes on the field in a battle with Newcastle’s centre-backs, which he eventually won. This earned him praise from Match of the Day analysts, which Wink also took notice of.

“When you look at the amount of energy he has, he puts in and how quickly he has won over even the Match of the Day analysts. The fact that they start with ‘How can you not love Brobbie’, I find it really unique.” He added.

Switzerland manager Murat Yakin says he will have to manage Sunderland star Granit Xhaka’s minutes during the March international break.

The midfielder suffered an ankle injury in January which kept him out of action for more than a month and during this time he missed five matches for the Premier League team.

Since regaining full fitness in February, he has made six appearances for Sunderland, including an FA Cup defeat to Port Vale.

Xhaka played the full 90 minutes [after the setback] The Black Cats followed up their league defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion and a 2-1 derby win over Newcastle United at the weekend.

The 33-year-old arrived at the Stadium of Light from Bayer Leverkusen in July 2025. At the end of last year, he said Sunderland boss Kirill Louis-Dreyfus reassured To join her club.

His decision to move to the Premier League team was successful as Regis Le Bris immediately gave him the armband and used it regularly. Below are his Premier League statistics

• Appearances: 27
• Start: 25
• Minutes: 2,273
• Minutes per game: 84

This reflects his importance to both Le Bris and the Premier League teams, while he also has a similar role in the national team. Yakin is happy that his captain has regained full fitness but wants to avoid any potential overload for Xhaka.

Manager happy with Xhaka’s return

blick Cover Murat Yakin comments on the fitness of Sunderland star Granit Xhaka. He stresses the need to respect the former Arsenal player’s body for upcoming fixtures.

“I’m in close contact with Granite. I’m not worried; he knows his body,” He said.

The coach wants to utilize him while he also wants to play for his country as much as possible.

Despite this, Yakin explained: “We will discuss how long he will play.”

The Sunderland player will see less game time in the next two matches compared to the World Cup qualifiers.

Yakin’s team for the March international break

Switzerland has to play two friendly matches against Germany [on Friday] and Norway on 31 March.

Murat Yakin’s full team for these two matches:

Goalkeepers: Gregor Kobel, Yvonne Mvogo, Marvin Keller

Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Aurelie Amanda, Ere Comart, Nico Alvedi, Luca Jacquez, Miro Muhim, Ricardo Rodriguez, Silvan Vidmar.

Midfielders: Michel Abischer, Remo Freuler, Arden Jashari, Johan Mzambi, Fabian Ryder, Vincent Siero, Djibril Sove, Granit Xhaka and Denis Zakaria

Forwards: Briel Embolo, Noah Okafor, Joel Monteiro, Dan Ndoye, Alvin Sanchez, Ruben Vargas

🇳🇱Brian Brobbie | “There were problems.”

✅ Ronald Koeman gives credit for Sunderland move
motiv too fit, an example for dutch football
➡️Working out is great for everyonehttps://t.co/D9G6SSNZRf #safc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 24 March 2026

Sunderland’s Brian Brobby performed brilliantly for the Premier League side at the weekend and scored the winner against Newcastle United.

The Black Cats came from behind to record a 2-1 league win over Newcastle United in a heated derby at St James’ Park.

Chelsea Talby’s 57th-minute goal had canceled out Newcastle United’s 10th-minute opener from Anthony Gordon.

Brobby’s 90th-minute goal saw Regis Le Bris’s side leave Magpies Stadium with three points.

Last summer, the striker came to the Stadium of Light from Ajax for around €20m and had a slow start to the season. He waited until December for his first start and hasn’t looked back since.

The 24-year-old has six goals and one assist in 24 league matches so far this season. His form has earned him a return to Ronald Koeman’s side for the first time since March 2025.

Earlier today, Netherlands manager expressed his happiness Brobby’s fitness has improved since moving to Sunderland.

Sunderland player lives in Newcastle

Brian Brobby is now in his national team camp and has spoken to the Dutch media. espn nl Share your comments about how his game time has improved since leaving Ajax for the English club. He also talked about the quiet life in England.

“That was something [former Ajax manager Francesco] Farioli. I think he still does that at Porto. Now I play 90 minutes and am happy with that. I am also feeling good,” He first said that it should be limited to about 60 minutes.

Sunderland is about 14 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Instead of living in Sunderland, Brian Brobby lives in Newcastle and ESPN NL says he has about a 45-minute drive to the club’s facilities.

Brobbie described this as where he lived in Ajax: “It’s not Amsterdam. But sometimes relaxation is good for your brain.”

“I have a chef. He makes it.” [nasi, one of his favourite dishes] For me. Want to improve yourself, right? Of course I pay for it myself.”

Now when he returns to Amsterdam he realizes that it is not suitable for him either: “Then I think to myself: What am I doing here? It’s so boring.”

Dutchman statistics, price and contract information

Brian Brobby is under contract until 2029, and his value, according to transfermarketIs €25m.

Here are some of his Premier League statistics per game for Regis Le Bris’s side.

• expected goal [season]: 3.82
• expected assistance [season]: 0.47
• Main pass: 0.4
• Shots on target: 0.5
• Goals from inside the box: 6
• Goals from outside box: 0
• Penalties won: 1

🇳🇱Brian Brobbie | “There were problems.”

✅ Ronald Koeman gives credit for Sunderland move
motiv too fit, an example for dutch football
➡️Working out is great for everyonehttps://t.co/D9G6SSNZRf #safc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 24 March 2026

When Schalke moved to sign Adil Ouchiche from Sunderland in January, it was not instinct or scouting instinct that led to the deal. This was cold, hard data.

According to Sport BildAuchich emerged as an almost flawless match for Schalke’s new high-intensity identity long before the transfer window opened. The data behind the decision makes everything clear.

Inside Schalke’s data-driven recruitment system

Under CEO Matthias Tillmann, Schalke has built a Silicon Valley-inspired analytics machine that now drives every major sporting decision.

At the heart of that transformation is ‘StatsLibuda’, a custom-built model that scans over 230,000 players against Schalke’s tactical DNA, a profile built around sustained work rate, offensive pressing and strong duelling.

Why Aouchiche scored almost 99%

Ouchiche not only met the benchmark, it broke it, scoring nearly 99%, one of the highest ratings the system has ever received.

As soon as he became available at Sunderland, he made him a priority target. His intensity, defensive work and pressing output match perfectly with the style demanded by coach Miron Mušić.

His own appointment was also heavily influenced by Schalke’s new data-driven approach.

Ouchiche was not the only player marked by the system. But the Frenchman’s profile stood out because of how seamlessly he fit into the tactical model Schalke wanted to build.

The model rewards players who consistently hunt the ball, press aggressively after turnovers, and keep moving forward when others slow down.

A player designed for Schalke’s new identity

In short, Schalke didn’t sign Auchiche because he was available, they signed him because the numbers said he was already available.

The club’s new digital platform, “Hubstevens”, now integrates scouting, coaching analysis, match evaluation and soon also goalkeeping profiling. Each department feeds into the same system.

Ouchiche’s arrival from Sunderland is one of the first clear signs of where Schalke are headed: less gambling, less speculation, and a squad shaped by evidence rather than instinct.

Sunderland appear to be the front-runners to sign Feyenoord’s Anis Hadj Moussa in the summer.

In April 2024, the Eredivisie side agreed a deal for the winger to come to the club in the summer. He has 22 goals and 11 assists in 76 games. This includes 11 goals and six assists this season.

Sunderland and several other clubs have already taken note of the winger’s rise at the Dutch club. This is mainly because he has significantly improved his overall game this season.

Let us explain by sharing the data [this season first] About his performance in this and last season.

It highlights areas where the 24-year-old has made a clear step forward in his development so far. The statistics mentioned are per game in the Eredivisie between the two seasons.

• expected goal [XG] Per season: 3.46 – 3.14
• Expected assists per season: 8.37 – 7.29
• Shots on target: 1 – 0-7
• Big chances missed: 1 – 3
• Big chances created: 11 – 8
• Cross: 1.7 – 0.9
• Successful dribbles: 2.6 – 1.6

These are all signs of progress with the attack, which has attracted interest from Sunderland and others.

Black Cat leads in signing

On Wednesday, Sports Witness Covered Claims Algeria could make an offer for the Feyenoord player in comparison to Sunderland. The source did not provide any information about the Dutch club’s demands or the fee the Black Cats would like to offer.

man of the Match Pay attention to that and cover the latest on the Black Cats when reporting on Marseille.

The operation remains complicated due to ‘particularly fierce and attractive competition’ from England. Chelsea, Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth have been mentioned in recent claims.

However, reports state that Regis Le Bris’s side appear to be in the lead, and are in talks with his entourage. Feyenoord, for their part, are requesting €30-35m. This is another factor that makes a deal challenging for the Ligue 1 side.

Africa Foot Relay claims have been made elsewhere about interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle United in Hadj Moussa, but it is clear that Sunderland now have the top spot.

The outlet also interviewed his compatriot and Olympic Beja manager, Nabil Neghiz. He has backed Haj Moussa to achieve more success by further improving his game.

“His pace in the first few steps allows him to get past defenders and pose a threat in the final third of the pitch,” He said.

“What makes this player particularly interesting is not only what he is showing now, but also the potential he still has to improve. If he continues to progress at this pace, he could become one of the most impressive attacking wingers in European football.”

Increase in progress and evaluation of Haj Moussa

The attacker arrived in Europe when RC Lens signed him for their academy in 2018. He did not make it to Ligue 1, leaving him on a free transfer to Olympique Charleroi in 2022.

Haj Moussa scored eight goals in 33 matches for Olympique Charleroi and was released again. He joined Petro Isden in July 2023 transfer market It was then valued at €100,000.

The Algerian scored two goals and two assists in 18 appearances for the second division Belgian club and sees his value rise to €250k in December 2023.

Vitesse Arnhem signed the winger on loan in February 2024 and a month later, his valuation increased to €750k. At the end of the loan period, this increased to €2m, and he had two goals and two assists in 15 matches for the Dutch club.

Haj Moussa arrived at Feyenoord at the start of the 2024/25 season. His value increased by €12m [December 2024] up to €14m [May 2025] Now up to €20m. This could increase further if he impresses for his country in the World Cup.

Sunderland may need an improved transfer offer if the Premier League side return for CA Osasuna’s Victor Munoz in the summer.

Wednesday edition of news diary Sunderland’s interest and evaluation of the winger has been covered since January.

The Black Cats added Nilson Angulo and Jocelyn Ta B to their squad in the winter market. The wingers have arrived at the Stadium of Light from Anderlecht and Maccabi Netanya respectively.

Angulo’s preferred position is on the left wing, while Ta Bi operates on the right side of the attack.

The Ecuadorian joined on international deadline day and before his arrival, Regis Le Bris’s side wanted to sign Munoz.

Sunderland first Victor Munoz try

Osasuna paid Real Madrid €5m to acquire 50% of his rights in July 2025. Víctor Munoz scored five goals and provided five assists in 2,196 minutes in 29 games this season.

His performances convinced the English club to make solid progress in the last window.

Last month, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain Regarding Sunderland’s late attempt to sign the 22-year-old.

The Black Cats initially offered €20m and returned with an improved bid of €25m plus Eliezer Mayenda on loan until the end of the season. However, both the Spaniard and La Liga sides rejected these offers.

First in line for call-up

Muñoz has not made his debut for Spain or represented them at youth level. However, he is in contention to receive his first call-up from manager Luis de la Fuente this month.

La Roja to face Argentina in 2026 Finalsima and Egypt [friendly] During the upcoming international break.

De la Fuente is looking for a replacement due to the injury to Athletic Club Bilbao star Nico Williams. The newspaper says Sunderland target RCD Mallorca has emerged as a strong contender along with Jan Virgili.

The Black Cats offer is worthwhile

Le Bris’s team may have identified the Spaniard as a player with potential for development. That may have been an opportunity to improve their attack immediately and help raise money in the long run.

However, Osasuna’s decision not to accept Sunderland’s offer is also understandable. This has given him the chance to enjoy minutes and he is in contention to make his debut for Spain this month.

Sunderland clearly saw something, and for less than €30m they almost got the future Spain international.

transfer market Let’s just say that since joining Osasuna his valuation has increased from €1m to €10m in June, although in the real world this is largely irrelevant.

He has a contract until 2030, which includes a €40m release clause. Osasuna have informed Sunderland about this, and his €40m move would be solidified by a national team debut.

🇩🇿 Sunderland | Anis Hadj Moussa and Yassine Titraoui

➡️Premier League club looking for pairing
💶 Offers may comehttps://t.co/QrjW8lP3Gd #safc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 11 March 2026

Sunderland are looking to bring both Feyenoord’s Anis Haj Moussa and Royal Charleroi SC’s Yassine Titraoui to the Premier League.

is according to The Gazette du FennecJoe makes it clear that this is his own information on Sunderland’s interest.

Haj Moussa arrived at the Eredivisie team from Petro Eisenhower in 2024 and has enjoyed good form so far.

The winger has scored 22 goals and provided 11 assists in 76 appearances, of which 11 goals and six assists are from this season. Their performance at the winter market did not go unnoticed.

On January 16, Khel Witness Covered claims from France Chelsea wanted to sign him in the winter market. The Blues were set to compete with Marseille but the transfer never took place.

Sunderland did not release Haj Moussa

The Black Cats are attempting to secure the 24-year-old Algeria international after seriously considering a deal in January, La Gazette du Fennec reports.

There is no mention as to why the operation did not take place, but Sunderland are not giving up.

Sunderland could make a concrete offer to bring Hadj Moussa to the Stadium of Light in the summer. The report does not mention the figure they could bid, or the fee required to convince Feyenoord.

The Black Cats are also keen on Titraoui

Regis Le Bris side also have Hadj Moussa’s compatriot Titraoui on their list for the next window.

sports witness recently broadcast news Sunderland, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United are interested in the Algeria international midfielder.

La Gazette du Fennec focuses exclusively on the Black Cats’ interest in the 22-year-old, who is ready to take the next step in his career. There is belief that Titraoui could be a ‘real coup’ for Le Bris’s side.

Contract, Price and Agent

Last July, the Feyenoord player renewed his contract until 2030. of transfermarkt The value is €20 million, but a fee higher than that will be required to sign him in the summer. He has no registered agent, so he may be represented by family.

transfer mark Titraoui is valued at €5m, with a contract until 2027 with the option of a further year. This is the highest evaluation of the Algerian’s career so far.

Titraoui is represented by Unique Sports Group. The agency has a number of Premier League clients, including Anthony Gordon, Malick Thiaw, Jacob Ramsey and Lewis Miley who is at Newcastle United.

The fee required to sign the Royal Charleroi midfielder would be reasonable/affordable for Sunderland.

Sunderland are aiming to land FC Lorient’s Arthur Avom to the Premier League by beating Chelsea in the summer.

at least that’s it Africa Foot Now reporting. They provide the latest information on Sunderland, Chelsea and other clubs’ interest in the 21-year-old.

After spending two years at FC Lorient, Regis Le Bris arrived at the Stadium of Light in June 2024.

The Cameroon international joined the Ligue 1 team while Le Bris was in charge. Last summer, witness the game broadcast news The Black Cats manager wanted to reunite with his former player.

However, a move to 2025 never materialized and it seems Sunderland have not forgotten about the midfielder.

Sunderland and Chelsea keen

Le Bris’ team have returned to sign Avom, who has less than six months left on his contract.

This might have alerted some clubs like Chelsea, RC Strasbourg, Galatasaray and Stade Rennais. These teams have joined Sunderland in the race to secure Cameron’s services in the next window.

According to the report, the Stadium of Light club ‘has gained an edge over its rivals.’ In other words, Sunderland have taken the lead in the race, ahead of Chelsea and others who have shown interest in them.

Avom’s agents are in ‘direct talks’ with the Black Cats over a summer transfer. Africa Foot has penned a four-year contract and the option of a further year has been discussed. However, no consensus has been reached between the two parties yet.

Their headline states that Sunderland are in ‘intense discussions’ to acquire the services of the League 1 midfielder. This should give Liam Rosenior’s side hope of trying to overtake their Premier League counterparts.

Avom’s contract and price

transfer market Avome is valued at €9m. His contract is until June 2026, with Lorient having the option to extend it for a further year.

Africa Foot did not consider this option, or at least did not mention it in its report.

If the French club were to make an offer, Sunderland, Chelsea or another club would have to agree terms to sign Avome.

In the summer transfer window, sports witness Sunderland’s interest in Bologna’s Jhon Lucumi was closely covered.

The Black Cats were desperate for the defender who was keen on a deal. Despite their best efforts, the parties could not persuade Bologna to sell the player.

The Rossoblu were proud to keep hold of the Colombian, who has returned to his best form again this season.

However, there is still doubt about his future. Lucumi has not yet signed a new deal at Bologna, where his current contract expires in the summer of 2027.

The decision regarding his future is approaching in a few months gazzetta dello sport Look carefully.

Gazzetta dello Sport: key points

Italy’s Pink Daily reports that a new deal from Bologna is already on Lucumi’s table. But now, Colombia will take a decision regarding this after the International World Cup is over.

Furthermore, Gazeta also added why the move to Sunderland did not materialise.

The main reason was the sale of Sam Beukema and Dan Ndoye by Bologna. They did not want to lose another player, especially since the Black Cats did not make any approaches while his release clause was active.

Sunderland might have had a chance if they had offered €28 million when his release clause was relevant. This is used to blame Regis Le Bris’s side, but things are now looking quite complicated for Bologna once again.

Analysis: Sunderland and John Lucumi

Gazzetta is not sure whether Sunderland still want Lukumi or not, but the player would be keen on a move to England again. Manchester City was previously mentioned as a contender, although nothing has progressed in that direction.

The 27-year-old player’s stock is still very high in Italy. Even though he is currently struggling with an injury, he has again demonstrated his ball-playing ability and recovery speed.

Sunderland must now consider a return for Lukumi. There probably won’t be a better chance to sign him this coming summer, unless other Premier League clubs really join the race.

He is expected to play for Colombia in the World Cup, which will obviously have an impact on his value depending on his performances.

Contract status and agent

Jhon Lucumi’s Bologna contract runs until the end of June, 2027. This puts the Serie A club under some pressure and without a renewal it will impact its value.

transfer market He is currently worth €25m. This is an all-time high, up from almost €17m last summer. This amount is probably less than his real value, as Sunderland offered €28 million.

The defender is represented by Wasserman, who has a number of Premier League clients.

Sunderland goalkeeper Melker Aalborg admitted it was “difficult” to make his Premier League debut after the 22-year-old kept a clean sheet in the Black Cats’ 1-0 win over Leeds United.

spoke to the swedish goalkeeper sportbladet After the match he described the moment as an “incredible” experience. January transfer from Malmö FF.

Aalborg was given the starting spot as regular goalkeeper Robin Roefs missed the game due to injury. Sunderland took all three points, with Habib Diarra scoring the only goal from the penalty spot.

The goalkeeper spoke immediately after the final whistle while the Sunderland team bus headed north. He said the team’s mood was positive after both the win and his individual achievement.

“It’s a good atmosphere and everyone is very happy, both for the win and for me too,” Aalborg said.

However, the young goalkeeper admitted that the moment was not quite over yet.

“It’s hard to accept. It’s a dream come true. To make your debut in the best league in the world and keep a clean sheet feels incredible. It doesn’t get any better than that.”

Instant effect after January arrival

Aalborg only arrived at Sunderland during the January transfer window, when the club signed him from Malmö FF. Swedish reports said the deal was worth around £3.3m (€3.9m).

Despite being new to the club, the goalkeeper revealed the transition has been smooth.

“It was perfect. I felt so welcome from day one that it felt like I’d been at Sunderland for more than a month.” He said.

The 22-year-old also highlighted how Sunderland’s defense helped ease his debut night.

“It was nice to make a good save and feel like I came into the game. It’s been a pretty simple match for me.”He said. “Our outfield players and defenders work very hard to block shots and clear the ball away. He made it easy for me.”

Good news for Sunderland

Aalborg’s debut may not require sustained heroics, but a clean sheet in his Premier League debut will certainly strengthen his case for more opportunities.

With Roughs currently sidelined, Sunderland may now have another reliable option between the positions. Aalborg, meanwhile, has already given the kind of start most young goalkeepers only dream of.

Sunderland may face renewed attention around Omar Alderete after the Paraguayan’s latest claims suggest a big club is monitoring the defender ahead of a potential move after the World Cup.

Paraguayan outlet versus cited journalist chris perez When reporting that the rescuer is being monitored “Another club of greater fame”. The report does not name the parties involved. However, it added that the operation will be carried out after the World Cup.

At this stage, there is no mention of formal talks or any concrete proposal. Still, the timing is remarkable. Alderete has already drawn a strong reaction in Paraguay after recent performances against Manchester City and Liverpool.

His performance against City was praised domestically The way they handled Erling HaalandParaguayan journalists claimed that he “put it in his pocket”.

Meanwhile, his performance at Anfield generated even more colorful reactions. a commentator compared him to hugo sanchezIconic Mexican striker, renowned for his offensive threat and audacious efforts on goal.

Now the story has changed a bit. Instead of general praise for the Sunderland star, there is talk of solid monitoring. The Paraguayan press is suggesting it is time for their “big jump”. The suggestion is that, if Alderete performs well at the World Cup, interest could increase rapidly.

Contract situation and Sunderland situation

Alderete, 28, has become a key figure in Sunderland’s defensive structure. His performances against elite opponents strengthened his position both in England and at home. That visibility naturally increases transfer speculation.

However, the report from Paraguay gives no indication that Sunderland is open to a sale. Nor are there any figures associated with the claim. Without a named club or evaluation, the story remains in the monitoring stage.

what happens next

A lot may depend on the World Cup. The Paraguayan media apparently believe that the tournament could act as a trigger point. Strong performances on that stage would likely inspire any interested clubs to formalize contact.

For now, Sunderland maintain control of the situation. Yet Paraguay’s tone suggests they have hope for a movement once they are thrust into the international spotlight.

Sunderland winger Ian Poveda has now arrived in Colombia to complete his move to Inter Bogotá journalist pipe sierra Reporting that the 26-year-old man arrived in Bogotá today from the United Kingdom.

According to Sierra, Poveda was welcomed by Salvatore Simeone and Gonzalo Muñoz, the men responsible for the club’s sporting management and the negotiations that brought the London-born winger back to Colombia. The reception suggests that an official announcement is now only a matter of time.

this update Follows up on earlier reports that Poveda had already reached a full agreement with Inter Bogotá. Now, the process has moved from paperwork to physical presence, which usually signals the final step before confirmation.

The situation was clear since December

For Sunderland, this result has been months in the making. back in decemberAS in Colombia noted that Poveda made his first appearance in 112 days against Norwich City, playing 45 minutes.

Crucially, the outlet insisted that his lengthy absence was not due to injury. Instead, head coach Regis Le Bris left him out of his senior plans.

Despite being under contract at the Stadium of Light until 2027, AS said at the time that Sunderland “may consider transferring him” in the January window. There were no named lovers then. However, the message was clear – his future is not in the Championship.

Since that report, Poveda has remained marginalized. Competition for wider roles has been stiff, and he has not forced his way back into the picture.

The logical conclusion for Sunderland

His arrival in Bogotá now looks like the logical conclusion of that process. Sunderland appear to have found a solution for a player outside the manager’s project.

What remains unclear is the structure of the deal. There has been no confirmation of the transfer fee, nor whether it is a permanent move or a loan. Given the length of his contract, that detail will be relevant to Sunderland’s financial situation.

Either way, Poveda is already in Colombia and has been welcomed by club officials, effectively marking the end of his time at the Stadium of Light. Official confirmation is expected soon.

Former Sunderland coach Mark McCormick has explained why he left the club just one year into his three-year contract at the Stadium of Light.

Kicker today had an interview with the former Sunderland coach. He explains why he left North East prematurely.

McCormick served as Head of Coach Development at Sunderland between 2017 and 2018. He was appointed in September that year to lead the development of coaches within the Black Cats academy service.

He joined Australian club Northern Tigers FC, where he was first team manager. However, his time at Sunderland would only last for a year.

Instead, he found himself in the midst of one of the most turbulent periods in Sunderland’s history. That season saw a high turnover of first-team managers, including Simon Grayson and Chris Coleman, which ultimately led to their relegation to League One.

All of this was detailed in full during the first season of the Netflix drama Sunderland ‘Til I Die. This sometimes featured the Academy’s work at the Stadium of Light, although McCormick was not personally involved.

His departure was a piece of chaos but ultimately made sense to him. Since his exit, he has established a significant coaching career in Austria, progressing from youth development to several high-level support management roles in the Austrian Bundesliga and Second League.

Why was Sunderland a mixed bag?

McCormick is now the assistant manager at SKN St. Pölten, where he earned his UEFA Pro License at the end of November 2025.

That was the main focus of his interview with Kicker, but he still couldn’t resist asking about Sunderland.

“The work at Sunderland was fantastic,” He said.

“The whole city is behind this working-class club. In the Championship, we would usually have 40,000 spectators. But it was complete chaos, as anyone can see in the documentary Sunderland ‘Till I Die.

“That’s why I left after a year, even though I had a three-year contract. And I also wanted to get back on the field myself and not just watch other people all the time. Thankfully, Cem (Sekarlioglu) took me back to Austria Vienna.”

in November, sports witness Regularly covered Sunderland’s interest in AC Milan striker Santiago Jimenez.

The Black Cats made contact for the player who had a disappointing first half of the season. It was believed that Regis Le Bris’s team had the advantage in the race, even though they were competing with Fenerbahce and Brentford.

Sunderland’s hopes of signing Jiménez were soon dealt a blow, as the player suffered a serious ankle injury. He was ruled out for three months and has not made any appearances since.

Now, the forward is set to return to action and Sunderland may still have a chance to get him.

Premier League clubs still keen

tuttosport Assess the player’s future. It has been clarified that Jimenez will undergo an important medical examination next week to determine when he can return to action.

There are encouraging signs that could happen in a matter of days. Once the medical results are known, Milan will follow a certain arrangement to get him back as soon as possible.

Although this would come as a boost, the Mexico international is still expected to leave in the summer. He did not reassure Max Allegri of a role in his starting line-up, forcing Milan to sign Nicklas Fulkrug in January.

Premier League clubs – possibly like Sunderland, are still interested.

Sunderland need €25m

The report also reveals Milan’s asking price, which is €25m. This is the minimum amount required, with the Italian giants having spent €35m to land him in January 2025.

Earning €25 million will ensure Milan don’t suffer too much.

In his first six months at San Siro, Jiménez scored five times and had two assists in Serie A. Things haven’t gone to plan under Allegri, but the Italian has always preferred tall centre-forwards anyway.

This shows that the 24-year-old could still be an important option for Sunderland if they choose to make a move for him.

Yassin Titraoui’s agent is currently reluctant to sanction a move to Wolves, due to allegations being made in favor of Rob Edwards. This means there will be less competition for Leeds United and Sunderland.

This is according to Africa Foot. They cover the Algerian international today and how he is refusing to accept a move to Wolves right now.

Titraoui continues to attract significant interest in the transfer market, with the summer transfer window likely to shape his future.

Sport Witness has already covered the interest in him. First a report on 10^th February said that Leeds United and Sunderland were ready to launch a bid for him.

Second report on 19th^th then it was said The wolves were ‘seriously considering’ a move.

Wolves make solid offer

Africa Foot Now let’s focus on the latter. According to their information, Wolves have made a solid offer for the 22-year-old. But that doesn’t mean a transfer to Molineux is imminent.

Rather, according to their sources, the player and his agency are reluctant to give their final approval.

The report describes the agency as a British firm that specializes in relocation to England. Titraoui has recently joined them.

It appears that both would prefer Titraoui to move to a Premier League club. As Wolves look set for the Championship, he may want to reject their offer. He prefers ‘sports projects at the highest level’.

Sunderland and Leeds United should both be able to offer this, although the Whites are not safe yet.

What are Charleroi looking for?

His current club, Charleroi, have set a €8m minimum asking price for the sale. This includes buying out the remaining years of his contract, which has two years remaining.

The Belgian club will also have to pay 25% of any future sales to the player’s former club, Pardou AC. This is another reason for their relatively high asking price. They are keen to ensure a ‘financially beneficial deal’.

According to Africa Foot, several other Premier League clubs are interested in the Algerian international. They don’t name names, but Sport Witness has covered reports of interest from Wolves as well as Leeds United and Sunderland.

One thing is for sure, Titraoui is close to a big turning point, and the Premier League appears to be in his sights.

Manchester United tried to sign Brian Brobby before his move to Sunderland last summer.

is according to football internationalJoe talks about the failure of Manchester United in a report focusing on his rise to form at Sunderland.

The Ajax striker was signed by Regis Le Bris at the end of the summer for €20m plus €5m in bonuses.

Brobby overcame early struggles and settled into the Stadium of Light. He scored five goals and contributed one assist in 21 Premier League appearances for the Black Cats and has been first-choice for Le Bris this year.

How the Sunderland move shaped up

VI now provides insight into how Sunderland opened the door for the Netherlands international.

Sunderland signed Marc Guieu on loan from Chelsea in August, before the Blues recalled him at the end of that month due to an injury to Liam Delap.

Guieu’s early exit forced Sunderland to look for a new striker and they decided to take a punt on the Dutchman.

Manchester United wanted Brobby in OT

The Black Cats player got the chance to move to England in 2022 with the invitation of the Red Devils. His former manager at Ajax, Eric ten Hag, was in charge at Old Trafford when Manchester United made the attempt.

sports witness Dutch claims covered Ten Hag want to offer €40m to sign Brobby to Manchester United.

VI now reports that the frontman ‘wisely decided to stay’, meaning he rejected Manchester United.

The report further adds that last summer, he turned down Como but ‘could not resist the charms of Sunderland.’

you are: ‘Brobby’s main asset is his tremendous physical strength. Compared to strikers like Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike or Nick Voldemort, he offers something different with his agility and technique. Every direct opponent knows that he will hit the wall. Brobby uses his arms and hands so cleverly that any duel in the box can end in a penalty. He takes hits, maintains his position, and, if possible, tries to get free for a shot on goal.’

The Dutch magazine say Brobby’s move to Sunderland ‘went surprisingly well’ and the fee can now be considered a bargain.

Despite claims from Brobby and Manchester United, it was thought at the time that the Red Devils as a club had blocked Ten Hag from signing Brobby.